Bag Machine Operator

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Job Title:

Bag Machine Operator

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for operating bag line equipment in order to produce printed and functional plastic bags following quality specifications.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and operate bag machine(s) and support equipment to convert HDPE film to bags


• Read and verify line orders/dockets.


• Understand printing job requirements by the specifications.


• Set up the bag line by loading film and adjusting for size.


• Mount cylinders, adjusts pressure, tensions and adjusts distribution of ink.


• Trouble shoot stoppages and breakdowns.


• Perform quality checks of material being produced and related documentation.


• Complete daily production paperwork.


• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Candidate Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Eligible to work in the United States


• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.


• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift.


• Work overtime as required.


• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.


• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation.

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (1-2 hours)


• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)


• Walking (Constantly 12 hours or more)


• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):   
  
  
  
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  • 50-100 lbs. (never)
  
  
  • 100 lbs. or more (never)
  
  
  
  


• Carrying (Regularly/Constantly):
  
  
  
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  • 50-100 lbs. (never)
  
  
  • 100 lbs. (never)
  
  
  
  


• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)


• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8-10 hours)


• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)


• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)


• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

Following GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.

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Novolex™ is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact Jamie Wells at [email protected].

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